I’ve eaten at over 1,000 restaurants in Miami. You have to try these 10.
August 17, 20240
Cote is a Korean steak house.
Dana Rozansky
It’s easy to see why Korean steak house Cote has a Michelin star.
It has a few locations around the world, but the one in Miami is excellent. From the minute I walk in, I feel like a sophisticated queen who deserves the best martini and steak in town.
I recommend kicking things off at the bar, which has a daily “Magic Hour” from 5 to 7 p.m. with cocktails and small bites for less than $10 — a total steal.
As for dinner, order the multicourse Butcher’s Feast and thank me later.
It’s worth waiting in line for some Miami Slice.
Boia de has a Michelin star.
Dana Rozansky
When a tiny spot inside a strip mall earns itself a Michelin star, you know it’s the real deal.
Boia de is one of the toughest reservations to get in town because it’s small and really that good. I’m as impatient as they come, and I’ve even humbled myself by waiting over an hour just to get a coveted seat at Boia de’s bar.
Expect a small but mighty menu featuring Italian dishes with a twist. The chicken liver and foie-gras pate may leave you speechless, and the potato skins with stracciatella and caviar can have you wondering why you don’t put caviar on everything.
You must try Sanguich de Miami.
Casa Isola has some great food.
Dana Rozansky
As its name suggests, Casa Isola has “mi casa es su casa” energy oozing throughout the space. It’s cozy, it’s comfortable, and to top it off, its food is downright delicious.
Casa Isola is the brainchild of José Mendín, a five-time James Beard Award-nominated chef who has blessed Miami by bringing this unique taste of Italy to Sunset Harbour. You can’t go wrong ordering any variety of the Isola classics.
La Mar is one of the few restaurants in Miami where the food is as impressive as the views.
La Mar is by Biscayne Bay.
Dana Rozansky
I mean, where else can you sip on a pisco sour with the sweeping backdrop of Biscayne Bay?
Located at the Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key, La Mar is something special — thanks in large part to Chef Diego Oka’s touch. Each dish he creates is as flavorful as the next.
My favorite way to experience La Mar is with a Sunday brunch, where I can try countless dishes in one sitting while enjoying cocktails, wine, or beer.
